Universidade de Pernambuco

Human dimensions of protected areas: a systematic review of the social-ecological effects of legal restrictions on local communities

Legal restrictions associated with protected areas can act as anthropogenic disturbances in social-ecological systems, altering relationships among communities, territories, and resources. This study examined how the scientific literature documents these effects by investigating...

Effect of different cariostatic agents on the surface roughness and color change of CAD–CAM‐milled restorative materials: An in vitro comparative study

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the influence of different cariostatic agents: 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF), 38% SDF + potassium iodide (RS), and nano silver fluoride (NSF) compared with distilled water (control), on the surface roughness and color change of CAD–CAM‐milled rest...

Differential Diagnosis of Mucopolysaccharidoses Types I, II , III , IVA , and VI Through Analysis of Leukocytic Inclusions

ABSTRACT Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are lysosomal storage disorders characterized by the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), which can lead to cytoplasmic alterations in leukocytes. The objective of this study was to characterize leukocyte inclusions in patients with diff...

How can long-term cold storage affect the content of glomalin-related soil proteins from an arbuscular mycorrhizal inoculum?

It has been shown that cold long-term storage of Entrophospora etunicata inoculum may decrease the concentration of spore proteins. However, no studies have been carried out to understand how long-term storage under cold conditions may interfere with glomalin-related soil protein...

Educational Videos Were Not Superior to a Folder in Improving Urinary Incontinence Knowledge and Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract Introduction and Hypothesis Pelvic floor dysfunctions affect the physiology of continence and contribute to the onset of lower urinary tract symptoms. We aim to evaluate the effects of a video health education program Educa Mulher on knowledge, symptoms, and severity of...

Flora of disjunct savanna formations in the Brazilian semiarid unveils biogeographical complexities in the Cerrado–Caatinga relationship

Abstract The semiarid landscapes of Northeastern Brazil host disjunct savanna formations, often broadly categorized under the term ‘northeastern cerrados’, whose biogeographical connections with the core Cerrado and Caatinga domains remain debated. While savanna formations on sed...

Changes in Cardiovascular Health and Functional Fitness Following Multicomponent Exercise Training in Community-Dwelling Older Women

Background: Multicomponent exercise promotes healthy aging, but evidence in community-dwelling older women remains limited. This study examined pre–post changes in functional fitness and cardiovascular health following participation in a six-month multicomponent exercise program....

Does Adding Mindfulness to Instability Resistance Training Enhance Dual-Task Mobility and Fall-Related Outcomes in Older Adults with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome? A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background Older adults with motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR) exhibit impairments in dual-task mobility. Non-pharmacological interventions, such as physical exercise and cognitive strategies, have been proposed to mitigate physical and cognitive decline. However, the effecti...

Machine Learning for Early Detection of Preeclampsia and Gestational Diabetes from Routine Clinical Data and Paternal Immunological Proxies: A Systematic Literature Review

Systematic literature review (PROSPERO CRD420251061201) of machine-learning prediction models for preeclampsia (PE) and gestational diabetes (GDM) using routinely collected clinical data, with paternal and partner variables as a primary analytic axis. 446 studies were screened ac...

Running-Related Injuries in Recreational Runners: Prevalence, Anatomical Distribution, and Associated Physiological and Training Factors

Background: Running-related injuries are a common issue among recreational runners and may affect training continuity and long-term participation. However, injury-associated factors remain unclear due to methodological heterogeneity and reliance on self-reported data. Objective:...

Collision dynamics of false-vacuum oscillons

A bstract We study the collision dynamics of localized oscillons in two classes of (1 + 1)-dimensional scalar field theories with metastable false vacua, a normal class with a positive quartic self-interaction term and an inverted class with a negative quartic term. We construct...

Painful temporomandibular disorders, sleep bruxism, and anxiety symptoms in adolescents: a cross-sectional study

To analyze the association between painful temporomandibular disorders (TMD), sleep bruxism, and anxiety symptoms in adolescents. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 497 adolescents aged 14-19 years. Data were collected on sociodemographic characteristics, painful temporom...

Methodological Approaches for Ultrasound Assessment of Peripheral and Abdominal Muscle Thickness in Intensive Care: A Scoping Review and Proposed Reporting Framework

ABSTRACT Objective To map and synthesize methodological approaches used for ultrasound (US) assessment of peripheral (upper‐ and lower‐limb) and abdominal muscle thickness in critically ill patients, and to propose a preliminary Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) as a structured...

Effect of Nano-Silver Fluoride Containing 2000 ppm Silver Nanoparticles on the Microhardness and Color of Flowable Resin Composites: An In Vitro Pilot Study

Although the modification of resin composites with antimicrobial agents represents a viable alternative for biofilm inhibition, these changes may compromise the optical and mechanical properties of dental restorations. This in vitro pilot study evaluated the effect of incorporati...

Beyond binary urban-rural classifications: a continuous urbanicity gradient index

Abstract Traditional urban-rural dichotomies fail to capture the complexity of contemporary settlement patterns, constraining both scientific progress and policy applications in urbanization research. To address this gap, we introduce the Urbanicity Gradient Index (UGI), a contin...